Here is a short biography of Marc Brown, the author of the Arthur series. Learn how he comes up with ideas for his stories and see a booklist.
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Marcia Thornton Jones (Bailey School Kids)
Marcia Thornton Jones (Bailey School Kids)
Learn where the idea for “Vampires Don’t Wear Polka Dots” came from and more about the authors of the Bailey School Kids series.
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K. A. Applegate
Check here for information from Scholastic Publishers about the author of the Scholastic popular series Animorphs, Remnants, and EverWorld! “Your headquarters for everything K.A.”
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Laurie’s Bookshelf
The author of Speak and Fever 1793, Laurie Halse Anderson has created pages about her life, works and her own web site recommendations.
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Sid Fleischman
The official website for the author of “The Whipping Boy” and other popular (and often silly) children’s books. Not only is he a writer of children’s books, but a magician. The website offers tips for writing and magic tricks.
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Tomie dePaola
Information on the books, artwork, and life of Tomie dePaola, acclaimed children’s author and illustrator. Also has advice for young adults on how to become an artist.
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IPL Goldstein Lawson Collection
IPL Goldstein Lawson Collection
Collection of art work in the Florida State University (FSU) College of Information Goldstein Library. Art work is by artist Robert Lawson who won Caldecott and Newberry Medals for writing and illustration.
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Land of Elyon: Collect the Jocasta Stones
Land of Elyon: Collect the Jocasta Stones
See a map of Elyon, learn about the novels, meet author Patrick Carman, and collect Jocasta Stones all at this site presented by Scholastic.
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Ed Emberley
Welcome to the interactive site of author and illustrator Ed Emberley. Learn to draw a mouse or a spider, print out fun activities and enjoy this fun site!
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Susan E. Goodman
Information about children’s author and her books. Author of such works as the Ultimate Field Guide series and Brave Kids series.
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Valiska Gregory – Children’s Book Author
Valiska Gregory – Children’s Book Author
Valiska Gregory is an award-winning poet and author of children’s books. This site has areas for kids, teachers, parents and librarians.
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Alden R. Carter: Writer, Speaker
Alden R. Carter: Writer, Speaker
Alden Carter has written 35 books for children and young adults and received six American Library Association Best Book Awards. Maybe you’ve read “Up Country”, “Bull Catcher”, “Shelia’s Dying”, or “Wart, Son of Toad”. He and his wife, photographer Carol Shadis Carter, live in Wisconsin and have co-written books, such as “Seeing My Way”, a book abo …
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Ellen Jackson: Award-Winning Author
Ellen Jackson: Award-Winning Author
Official homepage of award-winning author Ellen Jackson. Her books include Scatterbrained Sam, November, December, and Winter Solstice. The website offers resources for children, teachers, and parents, including online stories, recipes, and much more.
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Norman Bridwell
Read about Norman Bridwell, the author and illustrator of the Clifford books.
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Stan and Jan Berenstain
Here???s a biography of the husband/wife writing team who created the Berenstain Bears.
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Jackie French Koller
Jackie French Koller is the author of children’s novels, chapter books and picture books. She provides a biography and a photo gallery.
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Mem Fox
Here is the web site belonging to the popular picture book author of titles like Possom Magic, Time for Bed, Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge and Koala Lou.
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Anna Grossnickle Hines
A website from the versatile author/illustrator of picture books for young children.
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Bruce Balan
The official website of Bruce Balan, author and poet. Read about his life, his books and see pictures in his photo gallery.
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Nancy’s Neighborhood
Here is the official website of Nancy Carlson, author of such picture books as It’s Going to be Perfect! and How to Lose All Your Friends.
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